Technical Grade Caustic Potash Prills
Technical grade solid prills of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) used in water treatment and petroleum refining. The solid prill form and its chemical identity as potassium hydroxide place it squarely in tariff item 2815.20.00, which covers potassium hydroxide in all physical forms.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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- CFIA
All Programs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CFIA All Programs depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Within Range 2815110000–2815200020. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2815. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is actually sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) rather than potassium hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide is classified separately under heading 2815, and misidentification would lead to a different tariff item.
If the prills are mixed with other chemical additives that render them a preparation rather than pure potassium hydroxide
Mixtures of potassium hydroxide with other substances may fall under Chapter 38 as chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labelled as potassium hydroxide (CAS 1310-58-3) and declare the correct 8-digit code 2815.20.00
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) to the CBSA if requested, as potassium hydroxide is a controlled substance under WHMIS
• Verify whether the prills contain any added stabilizers or anti-caking agents, as those may affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2815.20.00
Battery Grade Caustic Potash Solution
A high-purity potassium hydroxide solution intended for use in alkaline battery electrolytes. It is a chemically defined inorganic compound of potassium, meeting the requirements of Chapter 28 Note 1, and is classified under tariff item 2815.20.00 as potassium hydroxide (caustic potash).
Battery Grade Potassium Hydroxide Briquettes
Ultra-pure solid potassium hydroxide briquettes designed for alkaline battery electrolyte production. The product is a chemically defined inorganic compound, classified under tariff item 2815.20.00 as potassium hydroxide.
Battery Grade Potassium Hydroxide Pellets
High-purity potassium hydroxide pellets designed for alkaline battery electrolyte production, with low carbonate content. The pellets are a solid form of potassium hydroxide, and their high purity does not remove them from the scope of tariff item 2815.20.00, which covers all forms of potassium hydroxide.
Caustic Potash 45% Liquid Solution
Aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide at 45% concentration, used for pH adjustment in water treatment and biodiesel production. The solution is a normal and necessary method of putting up potassium hydroxide for transport and safety, and it remains classified under tariff item 2815.20.00 as potassium hydroxide.
Caustic Potash 90% Pellets
High-purity potassium hydroxide pellets at 90% concentration in solid form, used in chemical synthesis and pH adjustment. This is a chemically defined inorganic compound classified under tariff item 2815.20.00.
Caustic Potash Briquettes for Metallurgy
Briquetted potassium hydroxide designed for use in molten salt baths for metal heat treatment and aluminum processing. The briquette form does not alter its chemical identity as potassium hydroxide, and it is classified under tariff item 2815.20.00 as a chemically defined inorganic compound.